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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 347.47 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 347.47 and 133.84 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 347.47 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/347.47 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 347.47 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 46,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,505.38/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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